Which of the following is false about
undescended testis ?
a) More common on the right side
b) Hormonal therapy is effective
c) Increased risk of malignancy
d) Secondary sexual characteristics are normal
Correct Answer - B
Answer- B. Hormonal therapy is effective
In undescended testis - the testes is arrested in some part of its path
to the scrotum.
In Ectopic testis - the testis is abnormally placed outside its path.
Retractile testis - in infancy 80% of inapparent testis are retractile
testis and require no t/t.
Approx 70-77% of cryptorchid testes will spontaneously descend,
usually by 3 months of age.
More common in preterm, small for gestational age, LBW & twin
neonates.
More common on Rt. Side
Secondary sexual characterstics are normal